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<p>The US economy expanded at an annualized pace of +2.3% in Q2, in line with market expectations and much stronger than in the previous quarter, when the world&#8217;s largest GDP rose a revised +0.6% (initial estimated at minus 0.2%).</p>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 06:23:26 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/US-economy-gains-pace-again/2015-07-31T06:23:26ZFed keeps markets guessing on precise timinghttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/Fed-keeps-markets-guessing-on-precise-timing/
<p>Equity markets reacted positively to the US Federal Reserve&#8217;s statement on monetary policy. While the Fed kept interest rates at historic lows, as expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said it sees solid improvements in the labor market. All over all, the Fed&#8217;s statement was a very modest upgrade to the previous one, as Fed Chair Janet Yellen is guiding the central bank toward its first rate hike in almost a decade.</p>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:39:23 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/Fed-keeps-markets-guessing-on-precise-timing/2015-07-30T06:39:23ZLGT Beacon: Malaysia shaken by political turbulenceshttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Malaysia-shaken-by-political-turbulences-00001/
<p>Malaysia has lately caused negative headlines worldwide because of unprofitable and opaque investment practices of its state investment vehicle 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Allegations range from misallocations to wastage and enrichment. While not only political, but also cyclical headwinds are cause for concern, solid fundamentals allow for a positive long-term outlook.</p>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:44:02 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Malaysia-shaken-by-political-turbulences-00001/2015-07-29T06:44:02ZChina authorities take counter measureshttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/China-authorities-take-counter-measures/
<p>The situation on China&#8217;s equity markets eased somewhat mid-week, after the Chinese central bank signaled its determination to add further measu-res to supply vast liquidity, and the market regulator extended its interventions to support the markets. However, volatility remains high on China&#8217;s equity markets.</p>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:31:32 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/China-authorities-take-counter-measures/2015-07-29T06:31:32ZLGT Beacon: Constructive signals from the earnings seasonhttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Constructive-signals-from-the-earnings-season-00001/
<p>With a Greek euro disaster in Europe and a complete stock market implosion in China averted, at least for now, we re-focus on the global corporate earnings season. First indications confirm that the US profit growth cycle remains benign, despite having entered a mature stage.</p>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:31:19 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Constructive-signals-from-the-earnings-season-00001/2015-07-22T06:31:19ZLGT Beacon: Financial markets remain remarkably robusthttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Financial-markets-remain-remarkably-robust-00001/
<p>Over the past few weeks, China&#8217;s stock markets crashed and Greece appeared to flirt with disaster. Still, global financial markets have remained remarkably robust, as we expected. There was some volatility in equities, but nearly all of the losses actually accumulated in mainland China, bond risk premiums in Europe&#8217;s periphery have declined, and important political actions have been taken in both regions to avert deterioration. We reiterate our constructive market view.</p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:33:54 GMThttps://www.lgt.com/en/news/LGT-Beacon-Financial-markets-remain-remarkably-robust-00001/2015-07-15T06:33:54Z